Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the IT-related legal issues faced by businesses on a daily basis. Legal concepts and terminology are notoriously difficult for non-specialists, but this book explains in plain English the relevant legal frameworks and gives examples from actual cases. New material in this edition include chapters on GDPR, cyber security, cloud computing contracts and Agile.
Trade Review'A tour de force in taking readers through complex IT law issues in clear, easy to understand fashion. From IT contracts to IP and data protection law, this book is bang up to date with the latest changes in one of the most fast moving fields.' -- Susan Singleton * IT Lawyer, Singletons Solicitors *
'An engaging book, equally accessible to those from an IT, legal or business background… brings to life by application what might sometimes be dry areas. I learnt from it, and the learning was enjoyable.' -- Professor Angela Devereux * Director of Professional Practice, Hillary Rodham School of Law at Swansea University *
'The Swiss Army knife of IT Law, this is like having 13 separate essential guides in one book, each independent but linked to the core topic of IT Law and how to interpret and navigate it, giving you common sense advice and approaches for everyday use. An essential part of anyone’s bookshelf.' -- Peregrine R Perrott * Global Head of Commercial, Compliance and Regulatory, Faria Education Group *
'A handy book for CISOs, legal professionals with no technology background, CIOs, and others who need to be aware of the legal, technology, and cybersecurity intersections.' -- Wessam Maher * Chief Information Security and Risk Officer, The American University in Cairo *
'This insightful book cuts across the jargon and legalese and presents the essential information needed to gain a basic understanding of IT Law in key areas.' -- Sonal Khimji LLB FIP CIPM CIPP/E * Freelance DPO and Head of Legal, Omnigov Limited *
'As a member of a university in-house legal team I know this book will be well-thumbed in no time. The pace of digital change makes practical help of precisely this kind essential to our sanity in a busy generalist in-house practice.' -- Joanna Rainbow * In-house counsel, York University, Toronto *
Table of Contents
- IT Contracts
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Computing Contracts
- Intellectual Property Law for Computer Users
- Cyber Security
- GDPR and Data Protection
- Data Protection in Practice
- IT in the workplace - Protecting the employer
- Avoiding Employment Problems
- Open Source Software
- Agile
- Setting Up Joint Ventures
- Resolving Disputes
